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Antitrust & Trade Reg.

May 10, 2006

Judiciary Bill Would Bolster Antitrust Suits

WASHINGTON - Driven into action by rising gas prices, a bipartisan group of senators is pushing legislation that would toughen up federal antitrust laws. A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., would require federal agencies to scrutinize oil company mergers more closely.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - Driven into action by rising gas prices, a bipartisan group of senators is pushing legislation that would toughen up federal antitrust laws.
      A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., would require federal agencies to scrutinize oil company mergers more closely. It also would strip...

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